Marchisio 'dreams' of Champions League glory

By Will Jones

The Bianconeri midfielder says nothing would make him more happier than winning Europe's most prestigious trophy

With Juventus now in the pot for the last eight of the Champions League, midfielder Claudio Marchisio has admitted it would be a "dream" if the Serie A giants could go all the way and win Europe's premier competition.

The Old Lady dispatched Celtic this week to book their place in the quarter-finals which will be drawn on March 15.

The Bianconeri last lifted the trophy in 1996 after beating Ajax on penalties, and Marchisio wants to bring Juventus their third European crown.

"The Champions League isa dream," the 27-year old told Sky Sport 24.

"I know thatwill not be easy butwe are givingallin the league andin Europe.

Antonio Conte's men are top of Serie A boasting a six-point gap ahead of second-placed Napoli, but the Italy international is pleased with how the team have performed on the European front, too, having finished first in a group which had Chelsea, Shakhtar and Nordsjaelland.

He added: "In the Champions Leaguewe have overcomea difficult groupagainststrong teams,we beatCelticin the second round, a team thatwas difficult forBarcelona."